When plugged into 120v does it charge the battery?

[Donna H.]

Hi,

We have a 2002 Rockwood Premiere Hardtop. This is only our 2nd year with it.

Does the battery charge when we are hooked into 120v? We have never ran off of the battery before but plan to at the end of August. We typically disconnect the ground from the negative post but am wondering if we should always leave it on.

Thanks to all who reply

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by Donna H.

Does the battery charge when we are hooked into 120v?

Yes, that is one of the functions of your converter.

[wmtire]

The below is a copy and paste, and I usually recommend it to those just starting out. Some of it, you may already know, or may not be applicable to your particular RV. You will be able to filter out what pertains to your situation or not.

You can just peruse at your leisure:

Basic electric:

Basic RV Electricity - RV Information (RV Maintenance)

RV Electric

I am adding this link for you to explain the TRUE difference between 30 amp (3600 watts) and 50 amp (12,000 watt) service as it's often misunderstood.

https://www.rvtechmag.com/electrical/chapter3.php

Your very important converter:

RV Converters and Amp Draw - RV Information (RV Maintenance)

Suburban water heater (if applicable to your RV):

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...tml#post327988

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ml#post1527599

Water Heater bypass/crossover valves:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...st-103381.html

And the newest addition to help understand what constitutes a true full cylinder in refilling vs exchanging propane cylinders

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ng-133760.html


Hope this helps.